Group Discussion Worksheet: How a GD Works

Debate lesson 17: How a group discussion works · Set 793 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Explore together): Debate: fixed sides, a set order, fixed time per speaker, a motion, a winner. GD: no sides, no set order, a topic to explore together. A good GD topic can be seen in different ways; a fact question (“How many legs does a spider have?”) cannot be discussed. Sharing time: minutes ÷ members; discussion time = total − thinking time − summary time.

1. 1.⭕ How are members usually seated in a GD? (a) one behind another (b) in a circle or U (c) in rows facing a stage (d) back to back
2. 2.⭕ How many members does a GD usually have? (a) about 100 (b) about 6 to 10 (c) just 1 (d) about 50
3. 3.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 6 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
4. 4.True or false: “sitting in a circle” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is 15 × 4?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
6. 6.⭕ In a group discussion, Meera speaks 3 times for about 40 seconds each time. How many seconds does Meera speak in all?
7. 7.True or false: “judges pick a winner” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⭕ Debate or group discussion: no set order of turns? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
9. 9.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a topic to explore? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
10. 10.⭕ In a group discussion, Kabir speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Kabir speak in all?
11. 11.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a topic to explore (b) judges pick a winner (c) fixed for and against (d) a set speaking order
12. 12.⭕ Is there a fixed speaking order in a GD? (a) yes, by roll number (b) yes, by height (c) no, anyone may speak
13. 13.⭕ Does a GD usually end with a winning team? (a) yes (b) no
14. 14.⭕ Debate or group discussion: a motion to argue? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
15. 15.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 7 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
16. 16.⭕ In a group discussion, Rohan speaks 4 times for about 60 seconds each time. How many seconds does Rohan speak in all?
17. 17.True or false: “reaching shared ideas” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “members speak freely” is a feature of a debate. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⭕ Debate or group discussion: judges pick a winner? (a) a debate (b) a group discussion
20. 20.True or false: “no set order of turns” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⭕ A group discussion lasts 15 minutes. It begins with 1 minute of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?
22. 22.⭕ Debate or group discussion: members speak freely? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
23. 23.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “How many days are there in a week?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
24. 24.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) members speak freely (b) fixed for and against (c) judges pick a winner (d) a fixed time per speaker
25. 25.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) members speak freely (b) a fixed time per speaker (c) reaching shared ideas (d) no set order of turns
27. 27.True or false: “a fixed time per speaker” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⭕ What is the main aim of a GD? (a) talk the longest (b) defeat the others (c) stay silent (d) explore a topic together
29. 29.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “What is the capital of Rajasthan?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
30. 30.⭕ Is this a good GD topic? “Should every school have a garden?” (a) a good GD topic (b) not a GD topic
31. 31.Which of these is a feature of a debate? (a) a topic to explore (b) judges pick a winner (c) sitting in a circle (d) no set order of turns
32. 32.⭕ Debate or group discussion: fixed for and against? (a) a group discussion (b) a debate
33. 33.True or false: “a topic to explore” is a feature of a debate. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⭕ A group discussion has 7 members and lasts 21 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
35. 35.⭕ A group discussion has 6 members and lasts 18 minutes. If the time is shared equally, how many minutes does each member get?
36. 36.⭕ Where are GDs often used? (a) cooking shows (b) cricket matches (c) interviews and classes (d) music exams
37. 37.True or false: “a motion to argue” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “a set speaking order” is a feature of a group discussion. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a feature of a group discussion? (a) a fixed time per speaker (b) sitting in a circle (c) judges pick a winner (d) a motion to argue
40. 40.⭕ A group discussion lasts 30 minutes. It begins with 2 minutes of thinking time and ends with 1 minute for the summary. How many minutes are left for the discussion?

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